Laboratory Analyst – ICP/XRF & Wet Chemistry QC

Sibanye-Stillwater Reldan; Fallsington (Bucks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Safety shoe allowance

Company events

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to support refinery operations with chemical testing, analytical analysis, and QA/QC procedures. You’ll operate ICP, XRF, and furnaces, maintain data integrity, and document results in a fast-paced production environment.

Based in Fallsington, PA, this full-time, onsite role requires 2+ years of lab experience or 4 years as an analyst, strong communication, and proficiency with Excel/Word to support quality standards and production timelines.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Chemistry or related field with minimum two years laboratory experience, or four years as Laboratory Analyst.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with wet chemistry techniques preferred.
• Experience operating ICP-OES instrumentation preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform chemical tests using established lab techniques.
• Perform wet chemical analysis and testing procedures.
• Load and unload high-temperature furnaces with fusion and cupellation samples.
• Prepare samples, including hammering fusion samples as required.
• Follow QA/QC protocols and laboratory procedures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments including ICP, XRF, and furnaces.
• Enter, analyze, and interpret analytical data and test results.
• Assist with maintenance, calibration, and cleaning of laboratory instruments.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
• Act as backup for other laboratory team members when needed.
• Support safe laboratory operations and compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Tools

ICP-OES

XRF

Furnaces

Excel

Word

Job description

Sibanye-Stillwater is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to support refinery operations with chemical testing, analytical analysis, and QA/QC procedures. You’ll operate ICP, XRF, and furnaces, maintain data integrity, and document results in a fast-paced production environment.

Based in Fallsington, PA, this full-time, onsite role requires 2+ years of lab experience or 4 years as an analyst, strong communication, and proficiency with Excel/Word to support quality standards and production timelines.